Tag: travel
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The Underground Caves of Osimo
Osimo preserves an extraordinary world beneath its streets. Accompanied by a speleologist, we explored the underground caves and discovered how this hidden space evolved from the Picene-Roman period to the Middle Ages, before serving as a refuge during the Second World War. Exploring the underground caves means venturing into darkness. It is a rediscovery of…
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The Windmill in the City: Mulino Bianco in Ascoli Piceno
Midway through our tour, Piazza Ventidio Basso offered an unexpected surprise. Rising in the middle of the square was a monumental replica of Mulino Bianco’s iconic windmill alarm clock. The tourists stopped, amazed, as the familiar symbol of Italian pop culture momentarily reshaped the historic heart of Ascoli. The surprise opened a conversation about the…
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Between Forest and Stone: a Walk through Sirolo
Beginning in the little square of the town hall, our Sirolo & Numana Walking Tour gently descends toward the sea. The forest breathes salt and resin, and light filters through the trees. The 20-minute walk toward Spiaggia San Michele sharpens our senses, inviting us to listen to silence and wind before opening onto the shifting…
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Saint Cyriacus: a Closer Look at the Cathedral’s Sculptures
When our Ancona Walking Tour reaches the Cathedral of Saint Cyriacus, the city unfolds below us. From the cathedral square, we are able to see the ancient arches, the gulf, and the hills in the distance. Thanks to the fresh, clear weather, we took time to admire the medieval portal, crafted from white Mount Conero…